M.Phil. (Guru Granth Sahib Studies)

Master of Philosphy in Guru Granth Sahib Studies

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies or Masters of Philosophy in Guru Granth Sahib Studies is a postgraduate Religious Studies course. Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth is the religious text of Sikhism. It is the final and eternal guru of the Sikhs. It is a voluminous text of 1430 angs, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus, from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of hymns (shabda) or baani that describe the qualities of God and why one should meditate on God's name. Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the tenth guru, affirmed the sacred text Adi Granth as his successor, elevating it to Guru Granth Sahib. The text remains the holy scripture of the Sikhs, regarded as the teachings of the Ten Gurus. The role of Adi Granth, as a source or guide of prayer, is pivotal in worship in Sikhism. Degree’s main function and the aim is to study Sikh religion as an academic discipline and the scriptures from different perspectives to produce the source material for the scholars as well as to students working in the field of Sikh Studies. The department has produced a lot of source material through research and seminars.

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have passed a master’s degree in the disciplines of Philosophy, Punjabi, Sikh Studies, History, and Religious Studies with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for.

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Guru Granth Sahib Studies as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies College

• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Course Suitability

• Candidates those who faith in Sikhism and want to know about all aspects that how it came into present form through the passage of centuries are the most suitable for it.
• Second, who wants to contribute to its progress and development also can go for this course.

How is M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Course Beneficial?

• Teaching is a good option for degree holders.
• He can take up the writing option in the Sikh religious field.
• Also, they can hold different types of denominations in Golden Temple and its affiliated Shrines in Punjab and across India, etc.

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• Punjabi Coaching Centres
• Data Entry Offices
• Gurudwaras
• Translation Departments
• Embassies

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Job Types

• Sikh Missionary
• Gurdwara Supervisor
• Sikhism Preacher
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Secretary
• Office Executive
• Account Supervisor
• Tabla & Pakhawaj Player
• Gurdwara Manager